Falcon Foundation Scholarship Program

The Goal

Mission and Vision

Mission The mission of the Falcon Foundation is to further the ability of

exceptional young men and women to attend the United States Air Force Academy and pursue aerospace careers in the United States Air Force through awarding junior college and preparatory school Falcon Foundation scholarships, providing ongoing support to US Air Force Academy programs, and mentoring our Falcon scholars.

Vision To further the development of tomorrow’s aerospace leaders through

support to exceptional young people seeking to enter the United States Air Force Academy and to the Academy programs.

General Information

Non-profit Foundation established in 1958 Founders included prominent AF Officers of the time 160 Trustees--Foundation runs via Board of Trustees

and 15 member Board of Governing Trustees.

Purpose – provide scholarships to private prep schools for motivated young people hoping to attend USAFA Scholarships funded by endowment

Works closely with USAFA – Not part of USAFA

Scholarships

~100 - $5,000 scholarships awarded per year

Recipients are USAFA Qualified Candidates not selected for direct entry Selected by USAFA Admissions Office

Scholarships used at one of five Prep Schools Valley Forge Military Academy & College - Valley Forge, PA Marion Military Institute - Marion, AL Wentworth Military Academy & College – Lexington, MO New Mexico Military Institute – Roswell, NM Northwestern Preparatory School – Crestline , CA

Scholarship Selection

Student applies to USAFA

USAFA determines status Student must be a Qualified Candidate and PPQ ALOs perform Candidate Evaluation (Form 4060)

USAFA Admissions sends offer letters

FF receives acceptances/choice of Prep School

FF notifies Prep Schools of choice

Prep Schools sends applications to Falcon Scholars

USAFA Appointment

Student completes prep year at school of choice Student reapplies to USAFA during this year ALO re-accomplishes 4060 w/ any updated information

USAFA appoints Falcon Scholars who: * Successfully complete their preparatory program Meet the admissions guidelines Obtain a nomination for the year of entry into USAFA

* Barring any unforeseen circumstances

Additional Programs

Foundation also funds: Aero Engr 483 Propulsion Design Trip

Pratt & Whitney plant in Florida Aero Engr 456 Flight Test Trip

Edwards AFB, CA Maj Gen William J. (Bud) Breckner Lecture Series

National Character & Leadership Symposium Management Speaker Program

In coordination w/ USAFA Management Dept Truman Lecture Series

In coordination w/ USAFA Political Sciences Dept

Additional Programs

Supports USAFA diversity recruiting initiatives

Junior Falcon Scholars Program 9-10 Graders (By Admissions Office) 6-7-8 Graders (Falcon Foundation - “Reach for Tomorrow”) Congressional Districts with Minorities (ALOs) Air Force Motivational Field Trips (Bases)

Questions

www.falconfoundation.org